1
as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
the level of writing in that pop novel is several strata beneath that of serious fiction
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Recent Examples of stratum
Modern maps lay down stratum after stratum of recommendation.
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Sonya Bennett-Brandt, AFAR Media, 25 June 2025
And while there are occasional deserters, the intellectual stratum is enlarging.
—Marquis William Childs, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Many activists came to see the old working class and their trade unions as a privileged stratum that demonstrated little sympathy for the plight of immigrants and racial minorities.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2018
It’s built on a silicon wafer, and the first stratum is made up of silicon logic.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2017
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Sonya Bennett-Brandt, AFAR Media, 25 June 2025
And while there are occasional deserters, the intellectual stratum is enlarging.
—Marquis William Childs, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Many activists came to see the old working class and their trade unions as a privileged stratum that demonstrated little sympathy for the plight of immigrants and racial minorities.
—Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2018
It’s built on a silicon wafer, and the first stratum is made up of silicon logic.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stratum
Noun
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It is deployed on Type 094 (Jin-class) submarines, each carrying up to 12 missiles, with six Jin-class submarines currently in service.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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From a polished tote for the business class flier to a camp-ready fit for the outdoor enthusiast, these five ensembles are ready for your next adventure—starting at just $13.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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By the time the five members of Tomorrow X Together (TXT for short) appear, not from the stage but through the pit doors, weaving past the barricades and into the sea of fans, the noise has swelled to seismic levels.—
Crystal Bell,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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In his mind, the army was not a caste apart but an instrument of the republic – an arena in which self-command and civic virtue were tested.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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What does a punk drummer have to do with a scholar of caste in India, or a border reporter who has walked for years with coyotes?—
Javier Garcia del Moral
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Credits rolling early Sunday morning after a hosting stint by Bad Bunny revealed the elevation of longtime producer Erin Doyle to the top echelon of the show’s production staff.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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Despite the recent faster growth at the top, the total shares of wealth held by the upper echelon has remained fairly stable for decades.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company is establishing the Accessibility Council and creating new roles, including outreach positions that will collaborate with communities who advocate for disability inclusion.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Jets, Patriots, Vikings Pittsburgh’s pass defense has been a weakness this season (the Steelers rank 25th in success rate against the pass), but the team has a couple of get-right games looming.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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With agency closures stretching to a week, Democrats anticipate that the GOP rank-and-file will become more willing to negotiate an extension of expiring ACA subsidies that would help end the shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Last year’s ranking provided important insights into 2,400 hospitals in 30 countries, including Australia, Canada, Chile, India, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kenya and Panama, with similar attractions as those higher on the list, tied for ninth to make the complete top 10 ranking.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Stratum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stratum. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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